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Heller Amerigo Vespucci, 1/150, 1202

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$74   

1970s earlier issue with the best mold quality. Rare, out of production and highly detailed model of this famous sailing ship features 419 pieces, full hull, all fittings, vacuform billowing sails in 'excellent' condition (not 'perfect' but 'excellent,' which means well above average), plenty of standing and running rigging material and full rigging instructions. Never started. The parts still in the internal factory sealed bags. Complete with decals and instructions.

Hawk Mister Mulligan - 1935 Thompson Trophy Winner - One-Piece Box Issue, 1/48, 703

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$125   

Very rare and for the advanced model collector. This is the true first issue of the Mister Mulligan. It has a fascinating history for it is among the earlist injection molded kits produced in the United States. The Hawk model company was the most innovative in America and had been making constant 1/48 scale models in wood with metal accessories since the late 1920s. During the re-run of the World's Fair in 1933, Hawk may have made the world's first injection molded airplanes models - but they were not kits. The models were completely finished and were on display for the then-large sum of $25 each. The Mates brothers, who founded and ran Hawk, were quick to incorporate this new technology by replacing the metal detail parts with injection molded details to the wooden kits in the late 1930s. During the war, Hawk put it's injection molding knowledge to work making ID models for the US Armed Forces. Originally there was a nation-wide program to have children and adults make these from wood, but consistency was an issue - injection molded solved this problem. Immediately after WWII in 1946, Hawk made the Curtiss Racer model injection molded in black tenite. The box was a simple one-color affair. This may have been the first injection molded airplane kit produced in the USA; another contender is the Varney's PT-17. Both met a very cool reception at hobby shops. Hawk quickly changed the Curtiss box to two colors and added box artwork while molding the kit is bright yellow acetate. In 1947 Hawk approached toy stores since hobby shops were giving the kit poor promotion. The toy stores did much better. Spurred on by toy store sales in '47, Hawk added four classic racers in '48, all molded in acetate - the Gee Bee, Howard Ike, Laird Solution and the Supermarine S6B. In 1949 Hawk molded them in a much more stable polystyrene and additional Thompson Trophy Races were introduced to the line; this Mister Mulligan kit is one of those. It is molded in high-gloss white plastic, clear and with a dark brown pilot figure. Inside, the kit is factory-new. The small parts are still sealed in the factory 'krinkle' clear bag. The fuselage halves and wing were never factory sealed and inventoried complete. Includes the correct instructions with the '703' part number and advises the use of "...carbon tetracholoride" as a cement because plastic model glue was still not widely available. The instructions are also a detailed painting guide because at this point Hawk did not furnish decals with their plastic kits. The box is in very good condition with great colors. The box has not been crushed, bent or flattened, which is unusual since this type of box is not very strong. The instructions are in 'excellent' condition.

Hawk North American F-51H Mustang - (P-51), 1/48, 401

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

$79   

Very rare kit from the early 1950s. The Hawk one-piece box is complete and in 'Very Good+' condition, which is unusual for these boxes as they are easily damaged or destroyed. The kit inside is from completely different molds than all other Hawk P-51 kits. Features one piece wing and horizontal stabilizers, fuselage halves, clear canopy, propeller and two piece green-tinted clear display stand that is engraved 'F-51H Mustang.' There are extensive decals (for this era) including insignia, nose checkerboards as shown on the instructions and more. Molded in a very high gloss medium gray plastic, green-tinted clear canopy, stand and stand arm and dark brown pilot figure. The kit has never been started. The small parts are still factory sealed in the original 'krinkle' bag; all other parts have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions.

Hawk Lockheed F-90 - One Piece Flip Top Box 1st issue, 1/48, 500

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$185   

Very rare and early Hawk kit in the first issue, one-piece flip top box. It is widely accepted that the Hawk version is superior in scale fidelity to the Aurora release. Includes a clear display stand with "Lockheed F-90" on the base. The kit has never been started. The clear parts are still factory sealed. The gloss silver parts are inventoried 100% complete. Includes decals in "excellent++" condition and instructions that are "excellent." The box is in very good condition as shown. Aurora, in an attempt to enter the plastic kit market as quickly as possible, bought the Hawk F-90 and quickly copied it to create their own model. This caused more than one tense moment at the big Toy and Hobby Shows when both companies were present.

Hawk Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter, 1/48, 560-130

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$28   

Softbox issue dated 1967. This very cleanly molded 'A' variant of the famous F-5 Tiger features over 60 pieces, 'good' cockpit, hinged canopy, pilot figure, two AIM-9 Sidewinders, (2) 750 lb bombs, two Bullpup Missiles and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Also includes what appears to be a very nice F-5 cockpit tub and instrument panel from the same-scale Monogram kit (perhaps - just a guess). NOTE: two bomb fins and 1 wing pylon are a different color plastic; they are from another issue of this same kit.

Hawk North American OV-10A Bronco, 1/48, 561-100

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$29   

This is the hardbox issue of this excellent model dated 1966 with Tri-Service markings. Thie 1/48 scale short-wing 'A' variant features a very good cockpit, optional position canopy, pilot, gun packs, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, bomb load and more. With Tri-Service decals. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

ITC Tri-Motor Stinson - Model T Eastern Air Service, 1/61, 3722

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$169   

Rare. This famous early 1930s transport was the primary competition of the Ford Tri-Motor and saw widespread use. It was the idea of E.L. Cord, the money behind the aircraft and the owner of the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg automobile company. Cord also owned Lycoming, the engines that ended up on the final product. Another of Cord's companies was Century Airlines, which naturally used the aircraft. Century later became part of American Airlines. The Model T was used by many other airlines including Eastern, Delta, Braniff, TWA, United and American when they rolled up Century. The Tri-Motor carried 10 passengers, baggage and of course the mail, which was critical to early airline revenue. The aircraft proved successful and economical to operate. Includes clear windows, interior with passengers and pilots, Eastern Air Service decals and clear blue-tinted display stand. Never started. The clear blue parts are still in the factory sealed bag; all other parts have been inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions.

Dragon Avro Vulcan B.2 Ascension Island 1982 - Cyber-Hobby Issue, 1/200, 2016

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

$22   

Beautifully detailed kit from new, state of the art molds and has over 70 pieces. The kit has never been started. Many parts are still in the sealed bags. The parts that are not sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.

Frog DH-60G Gipsy Moth Trail Blazers - Amy Johnson Box Art - Black Series, 1/72, F169

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$38   

1960s issue and a very nice and detailed kit of this famous aircraft. Includes a realistic standing figure of the famous pilot Amy Johnson. Also includes unique decal made from a painting of her Gipsy Moth in flight. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Lindberg Mooney Mite - (Mooney Wee Scotsman Light Plane), 1/48, 400-29

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

$65   

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Rare 1950s kit for the advanced collector. This kit was issued after the demise of O-Lin, possibly in the 2nd or 3rd year that Paul Lindberg decided to go at it alone. This is the second part number used (400-29) and this became the standardized Lindberg system from here on out. Molded in gloss silver. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.

Airfix Nakajima B5N1 Kate - IJN Zuhio Aircraft Carrier 1941 / 14 Kotutai Sanzoo Dao South China 1938-39, 1/72, A04060

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$24   

Excellent kit from all new molds. Features 105 pieces, great detail inside & out and decals for both aircraft listed. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.

Airfix WWII RAF Bomber Re-Supply Set, 1/72, A05330

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed Exc

$34   

Still factory tape sealed. Includes almost all support items needed for a 1/72 RAF Bomber Diorama. Features Standard 12hp 4x2 Tilly, Bedford WMC, Bedford WMD, maintenance tower, 450 Gallon Bowser, Bomb Trolley Type C, David Brown Vig 1 Tractor/Tug, wheel chocks, motorcycle, bicycle, ladder, drums, jerry cans and a wide variety of bombs.

Monogram The UFO - From The Invaders TV Series - (ex Aurora), 1/72, 6012

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Sealed NM

$54   

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Still factory sealed. This is Monogram's second issue dated 1996; the molds were purchased from Aurora in the mid/late 1970s. Aurora had originally released this kit as a promotion with the 1966 TV series 'The Invaders'. The alien craft features moving landing legs, removable top showing full interior and crew and red-tinted clear landing lights.

Monogram P-38 Lockheed Lightning - P-38L / P-38M 2 Seat Night Fighter / P-38J / F-5 Lightning - White Box Issue, 1/48, 6848

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

$34   

this 1973 issue is very well detailed and made from the original and popular 4 Star molds Builds any of four versions including 2-Seat Night Fighter, day fighter, 'Droop Snoot' with bomber nose and F5 photo recon version. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.

Glencoe M41 Walker Bulldog Tank AND Mechanical Mule - Suitable for R/C - Austria / Belgium / Brazil / Japan / New Zealand / Taiwan / USA / Vietnam, 1/15, 09401

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG

$74   

SALE!! Includes both 1/15 scale kit - the Bulldog light tank and Mechanical Mule. The mule is still factory sealed and includes instructions and decals. The Bulldog model says 'Suitable for RC Conversion' on the box top. The side of the box says 'This injection molded kit includes extra parts for the modeler to convert it to a radio control model. No engine or batteries (or radio - ab) are provided and some simple conversion is required.' The kit includes a very large Scale-Master decal sheet with over numerous options for the several nations. The kit has never been started. The bag which contains all of the small parts is still factory sealed. The bag containing the larger parts was opened and it has been inventoried complete. With decals and instructions. NOTE: Some decals are missing; #25, 26 and (1) #80 (Japan) and some from Taiwan.

Revell Cutty Sark Clipper Ship - 3 Feet Long, 1/96, H394-1200

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

$149   

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1964 issue with fantastic framable box art by John Steel. This is an early issue that has the factory painted copper hull below the waterline. Large and highly detailed model measures 36 inches long and 22 inches high when assembled. Features 20 crew members, full deck details, preformed rat lines, decals, flag sheet and excellent instructions for assembly and rigging. Includes all required rigging thread, blocks and chain. The kit is molded in black, dark brown and ivory/white. There is no assembly but NOTE: one hull has the copper paint weathered below the waterline. There is no other painting. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals, building instructions and rigging diagrams. Includes instructions and special booklet 'The Cutty Sark And The Days Of Sail.'